No. 267, Spring 2019

On the Cover: As the mechanically precise, lusciously musical drummer of Styx, Todd Sucherman held down the rhythm and brought plenty of chops to 2017’s The Mission, the band’s most popular original record since the early ‘80s. Now he takes returns to his Methods And Mechanics roots with a new take on the educational DVD format. Features: Our list of Ringo Starr’s Top 10 Recorded Moments demonstrates why he is and should always be considered one of the best of all time. We’ve been mining for tone in our Exotic Metal Snares article, so put down that pick axe and read all about these polished and patinaed beauties. A different pair of drumsticks can dramatically change the feel and sound of your playing for less than 20 bucks, and here’s our guide on how the different aspects of sticks affect your sound. Lessons: 30 Tips to Improve Your Improv Stanton Moore details five Meters tunes based on the Ratcliff beat Danny Gottlieb demonstrates the paradiddle-diddle as a jazz exercise Anika